Plumb - Field Music
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

  • Summary: The fourth album for the British indie rock quartet runs just over 30 minutes and spans 15 tracks.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 30
  2. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Feb 14, 2012
    91
    Like its predecessors, Plumb is polite and smart, arranging its unceasing collection of hooks like books on a shelf.
  2. Feb 22, 2012
    80
    The sheer volume of ideas bustles everything along. [Mar 2012, p.113]
  3. Feb 27, 2012
    80
    Plumb is a delicious tasting menu of rock history. [Mar 2012, p.103]
  4. Mar 1, 2012
    60
    Intellectually and musically, it's more like a rose bush in winter: thorny, twisty, and hinting at tantalizing beauty. The more time you spend with this album, the easier it is to get caught.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. Field Music on"Plumb" combines the style of indie rock with the elements of classical music ("Start The Day Right", "Ce Soir"), or many different themes -such as the Mediterranean "A New Town", oriental "This Is The Picture" or strictly a capella "How Many More Times". Songs on the album all reminiscent of the Beatles - just listen to "Who'll Pay The Bills" or "Guillotine". The British quartet however, still have much to learn in this regard. Expand